How to Make Homemade Carpet Freshener

A carpet freshner is a powder that can be poured onto the carpet and then vacummed to give the carpet a fresh, clean smell. The cost of commercial freshners can add up and sometimes they aren't very effecitive at neutralizing odors. An effective and often cheaper way to freshen a carpet is to create your own carpet freshener. One effective way to create a carpet freshner is to use rosemary and lavender. Not only do these ingredients give your carpet a nice clean smell, but it also helps fight against fleas and moths.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Baking soda
• Lavender buds
• Rosemary
• Glass or ceramic bowl
• Plastic bag or glass container

Instructions

1. Pour 2 cups baking soda into a ceramic bowl, using a wooden spoon to break up lumps.

2. Add 2 cups rosemary to the baking soda. Mix these together until thoroughly mixed.

3. Add 2 cups lavender to the mixture and mix thoroughly. Pour into a glass container or plastic bag.

4. Pour the carpet freshener over the desired area and allow to sit for 3 to 4 hours.

5. Vacuum up the powder from the carpet.